Replacing an LPG boiler with an air source heat pump could save homeowners £1,300 on their heating bills Homeowners could also claim a further £970 per year through the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Rated People has reported a 28 per cent rise in demand for heat pump installations during 2021 Rated People’s Trends Report finds…
New poll reveals that more than 9-in-10 (93 per cent) rural off-grid households would not be able to afford the estimated average cost of a heat pump system Heating of buildings account for 20 per cent of the UK’s carbon emissions 9-in-10 people living off-grid in rural areas believe the Government should listen to their…
Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond (Yorks) met with representatives from organisations with an interest in low carbon heating, all working together to better prepare the supply chain for the changes which are set to take place over the next few years as we transition towards a low carbon future. The meeting was arranged and hosted…
Regulation of the construction industry is essential for a safer and more productive future, election hopefuls from Scotland’s main political parties told a special digital hustings hosted by the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum. The importance of skills and training in the industry also won unanimous cross-party agreement from panellists during the exclusive event held…
Male tradespeople are three times more likely than women to work past the age of 66 One in eight (13 per cent) older tradespeople (55-64s) have no financial plan for retirement Painters and decorators are the most likely trade to work beyond state pension age …
A new guide that outlines the key updates relating to cable pathways has been launched by Legrand UK & Ireland, following updates to a number of key industry regulations. The guide – Creating Cable Pathways – follows recent updates to the IET Wiring Regulations, as well as the release of the Dame Judith Hackitt Independent…
As part of the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Apprenticeship course offered by leading training provider, JTL, apprentices have been enjoying practicing on six new fire panels thanks to the generous donation from Kentec Electronics Ltd. As part of the donation, Kentec has been instrumental in providing technical support and training on the panels. Additionally,…
Two of the UK’s leading construction trade associations have held talks to discuss common key strategies and priorities and how they plan to continue their close collaboration to help build a brighter future for the UK’s post-COVID electrotechnical industry. Skills, training and the green revolution were all high on the agenda as electrical trade bodies…
“A step in the right direction but more needs to be done,” is the response from Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) following the Government’s announcement that it will hold a review of current systems for testing construction products. The review comes in the wake of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry which exposed evidence of testing irregularities and…
IPAF offers two short presentations with supporting Andy Access posters covering the use and inspection of PFPE when using MEWPs Newly released Toolbox Talks, designed to share specific safety messages on work sites, are now available from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). They are two short presentations aimed at explaining the use of personal…